Dry weather will prevail across much of the country through Labor Day weekend, with significant rain (locally 1 to 3 inches) confined to the Deep South.  Higher rainfall totals may occur across southern Texas, including the lower Rio Grande Valley and areas along the Gulf Coast.  Farther north, late-week showers will be limited to the Midwest and Northeast, associated with the passage of a weak cold front.  Completely dry weather should prevail during the next 5 days from the Pacific Coast to the northern and central Plains. 

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